On the record
I seek to remove from the statute-book odious provisions in support of Slavery.
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Sumner expresses his commitment to abolishing laws that support slavery.
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It is larger than the entire profit of all the commerce and manufactures of the world.
Above all, welcome to the united regenerated Democracy of the North, which spurns the mockery of a Republic, with professions of Freedom on the lips, while the chains of Slavery clank in the Capitol!
Rather would I arouse you to renewed and incessant exertion.
Men are erring and mortal; principles are steadfast and immortal.
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